The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 2.0 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 20,500

€ 27,500

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the KIA cee´d 2.0 is 2.4 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
58.3
70.5
78.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
167.7
101.5
165.3
167.7 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.99 %

General
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
ED
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0
141 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
137 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0
137 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 2.0
20.96 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA cee´d 2.0
33 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
40 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
633 mi
KIA cee´d 2.0
464 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111 kWh
KIA cee´d 2.0
134.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
946 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft